Michael Mcwilliams Email & Phone Number

Savannah Elementary School

• Member of LEAD Denton development committee; Co Author of Module II: Building Authentic Connections, LEAD Denton Cycle I & II Mentor • Implemented Professional Learning Communities Model• Recruit and interview quality teachers and staff members utilizing an interview committee reflective of the staff• Developed interview rubrics and performance projects for all vacant positions• Created campus Teacher Leader Mentoring Academy that identifies teachers with administrative… Show more • Member of LEAD Denton development committee; Co Author of Module II: Building Authentic Connections, LEAD Denton Cycle I & II Mentor • Implemented Professional Learning Communities Model• Recruit and interview quality teachers and staff members utilizing an interview committee reflective of the staff• Developed interview rubrics and performance projects for all vacant positions• Created campus Teacher Leader Mentoring Academy that identifies teachers with administrative potential and gives them opportunities to complete special projects and gain an awareness of administration• Observe and evaluate teacher performance and conduct conferences through PDAS appraisal system and T-TESS• Develop and deliver professional development aligned to campus needs• Increased community engagement and volunteerism from 1500 hours in 2009 to 12,401 in 2014• Developed a series of parent involvement activities to engage parents and increase involvement. (i.e. Mugs with Mac, Dinner & Dialog with Mac, Picnic with the Principal)• Implement a social media strategic plan to increase engagement• Created a variety of evaluation tools for classroom observations and coaching visits.• Created campus assimilation program for new teachers • Utilize HR software such as Soft Search, AppliTrack, Frontline databases • Attend job fairs to recruit high quality elementary and secondary candidates for the district • Create and monitor improvement plans for teachers and staff members • Conduct and document formal investigations involving school staff• Served as guest panelist for Texas Women’s University Education Department seminar• Work with HRS Department, TWU and UNT to place student teachers and students needing observation hours• Formed numerous teacher leadership teams to address campus needs such as professional learning communities, response to intervention and autism Show less

• Title I Campus, above 90% free and reduced lunch• Member of the Tarleton State TMATE alternative certification selection committee• Supervised interns from a variety of alternative certification programs• Created Math Specialist position to support mathematic instruction and address mathematic scores. Specialist worked with small groups, conducted professional development and coached teachers• Annually prepared enrollment and staff projections• Prepared position… Show more • Title I Campus, above 90% free and reduced lunch• Member of the Tarleton State TMATE alternative certification selection committee• Supervised interns from a variety of alternative certification programs• Created Math Specialist position to support mathematic instruction and address mathematic scores. Specialist worked with small groups, conducted professional development and coached teachers• Annually prepared enrollment and staff projections• Prepared position control reports to track new hires, transfers, and teacher movement within the building• Increased staff retention rate through school culture initiative• District-level Mentor for aspiring and new principals• Organize Parent Teacher Organization which increased parental involvement and community engagement• Utilized literacy coach model• Analyzed state, district, and campus assessments and created strategic plans to address campus needs• Collaborated with school stakeholders to develop campus improvement plan annually.• Update and distribute staff handbook annually• Observed and evaluated teacher performance and conducted conferences through PDAS appraisal system• Facilitated instructional planning meetings for each grade level• Conducted goal-setting conference for all teachers and staff members annually• Monitored the progress toward achieving the goals outlined in the campus improvement plan• Create and monitor improvement plans for teachers and staff members• Developed campus title one and operational budgets Show less

Ben Milam Elementary

James B. Bonham Elementary School

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science

Master’S Degree, Educational Leadership